 Swimming
Swim Workshops are available
for girls, ages 8 and up, to test their swim level skills in order
to go canoeing (Red Cross Level III), sailing (Red Cross Level IV),
or other aquatic activities that may require swim level cards. This
would be a good time for resident campers to get their swim level
cards they need before going to camp this summer. Contact the American
Red Cross for a list of swim level skills.
During the workshops, the girls will
have a review of the skills they need for Red Cross levels III and
IV. Once they have completed the review, they will then be tested
at their swim level. Swimming ability is tested and Red Cross cards
are issued at the end of the workshop based on skill, proficiency,
and endurance of the participant. There is no guarantee that a girl
will earn a particular swim level. She MUST pass all of the skills
for that swim level.
The Safe Boating Test cards
are also offered at the Swim Workshops. Girl Scouts who want to
canoe or sail, must have Safe Boating Test. If you are planning
to take the Safe Boating Test, please be sure to bring: a bag for
wet clothes, a spare pair of long pants, shirt, and shoes that you
do not mind getting wet. The instructor has the right to mark an
“Incomplete” on your Safe Boating Test card, if you
fail to bring the above items. Prerequisite: Girl Scout MUST be
able to swim 25 yards, swim across the deep end of the pool doing
the crawl with rhythmic breathing, and be able to swim on their
back across the deep end of the pool. ONLY those who can complete
the “test” will be permitted to participate.
| Who: |
Any registered Girl Scout |
| Where: |
Kingwood Athletic Club, 806 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood,
281-358-2308
or
Dad’s Club Aquatic and Fitness Center,
1006 Voss Road, Houston, 713-461-8577 |
| When: |
(Kingwood) Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. Two
sessions per day (please select one)
(Dad’s) Saturdays, 10-noon or 1-3 p.m.
Two sessions per day (please select one)
Pick one of the following dates: (Kingwood) September
24, October 15, November 19 (Dad’s) September 17,
October 8, November 12 |
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| Bring: |
GSSJC Forms F-204
and F-185,
swim suit, towel, and a T-shirt. Make sure your emergency
contacts are available on the day of the class. |
| Min./Max.: |
5/20 |
| Cost: |
$15 |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form. List all participants on the form.
Indicate facility you will use. |
| Event Code: |
10-56-11-6240 |
| Deadline: |
Three weeks prior to the event |
| Contact: |
Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or e-mail at sboyd@sjgs.org |
| Note: |
Adults should stay at the site as the class may end
early depending on the number of participants. |
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Attention swimmers and
boaters!
How to get swim cards
In order to do
any small craft activity on Council property using Council’s
boats, girls must have an ARC Learn to Swim certificate or
equivalent as well as a GSSJC Safe Boating Test Certificate.
Girls wishing to sail must have an ARC Learn to Swim Level
IV certificate or equivalent plus a GSSJC Safe Boating Test
certificate. Girls wishing to canoe on flat non-moving water
must have an ARC Learn to Swim Level III certificate or equivalent
plus a GSSJC Safe Boating Test certificate.
Red Cross certificates can be
obtained through Swim Workshops offered each month at Kingwood
Athletic Club or Dad’s Club Aquatic and Fitness Center.
GSSJC Safe Boating Test (SBT)
certificates are also required. The test may be given by any
certified ARC Water Safety Instructor, ARC Lifeguard, ARC
Lifeguard Training Instructor, ARC Fundamentals of Canoeing,
or ARC Basic Sailing Instructor. Those giving GSSJC SBTs may
obtain certificates at the Council office. Instructions for
the test are on the back of the certificate. GSSJC SBT’s
are given at Aquatic Weekend’s stroke workshops, or
during resident camp. Hint: When obtaining swimming certificates,
do the SBT also.
If you have any questions on
how to obtain a swim card or SBT, contact Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269
or sboyd@sjgs.org. |
Troop swimming is for you!
Camp pools are
available for troop swimming in April, May, September, and
October. If you are troop camping and are looking for a way
to cool off this is a perfect opportunity. Once it has been
confirmed that you will be troop camping, the registrar’s
office will send you a form with the option to troop swim
while you are at camp. No hassles, no finding your own lifeguard,
just register, pay your $12 for your troop and you will be
assigned a one hour time slot to swim.
What better way to cool off
on a hot day? If you have any questions, contact Program Manager
Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or sboyd@sjgs.org.
Calling all lifeguards!
Are you a lifeguard
looking to make $10 an hour on the weekends? GSSJC is looking
for current Red Cross certified lifeguards ages 16 and older.
You will earn $10 an hour in the Fall and Spring while lifeguarding
at Girl Scout camps. Lifeguards are needed at Camps Casa Mare
in Seabrook; Agnes Arnold, Misty Meadows, and Silver Springs
in Conroe; Robinwood in Willis; and Whispering Pines in Nacogdoches.
The applicants MUST be dependable, reliable and able to work
with minimal supervision. The job would entail working Saturdays
in the months of September, October, April and May. It is
a great way to earn some extra cash. There is an application
process. All applicants must complete an application, and
interview prior to being hired for the position. If you are
interested, contact Sarah Boyd, Program Manager at 713-292-0269
or sboyd@sjgs.org. |
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